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October 10, 2011

Top 10 Tuesday: Fall Mantel Inspiration

Welcome to another fabulous week of Top 10 Tuesday here at DDD. I’ve seen some amazing fall mantels around blog land and I have to admit I am extremely envious. Even though we have a fireplace in our home, it doesn’t have a mantel (tear). My hubby knows how much I love mantels and how I have dreamt of decorating one my whole life (seriously) so we attempted to build our own mantel soon after we were married. However, the space is rather challenging and after a few different tries we gave up and the project hasn’t been touched since. I’m sure I’ll be back later on this year with a mantel update, at least I’m hoping!

So until the day comes when I get to play with my own mantel, here is some fabulous fall mantel inspiration

1.Beautiful mantel from Crafty, Scrappy, Happy

2. Can you tell I’m on a book page kick lately? {AKA} Design made this gorgeous Pottern Barn knockoff mantel.

3.  I was completely drawn to this mantel from Our Family Journey, I love the fall colors!

4. Here is a very unique fall mantel from Craftberry Bush. I love the vintage window and serving platters, what a great touch.

5. Erin from 3 Meadow Lake Cottage did a fabulous job adding a hint of fall to her mantel. I love how it turned out.

6. Simple yet stunning mantel from A Pretty Life In the Suburbs.

7.  I love the colors going on in this mantel shown on The Lettered Cottage.

8. This is just brilliant… thanks Mamma Hen for inspiring those of us without a mantel!

9. A great fall and Halloween inspired mantel from Landee See, Landee Do.

10. Thrifty and Chic proved that you don’t have to use color to make a beautiful and classic fall mantel!

If your mantel was featured today, feel free to grab the button below! Thanks for your inspiration :)

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Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Angela @ Our Family Journey says

    October 11, 2011 at 5:59 am

    Just found your site! I love your Top 10 Tuesday!!! and your Family room pinterest board! We are redesigning our den and your site and boards are a great inspiration!! Thanks for the feature!! Angela

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  2. Dawn says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Your mantel inspired me to decorate mine. I used Pampas Grass feathers, Crape Myrtle berries. Pyracantha (sp) berries,And other things from the yard, a large frame with book pages and “FALL” spelled out inside. Love it!

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    • Taryn says

      October 13, 2011 at 11:43 am

      I love this! So glad you were inspired by all of the fun mantels. Yours sounds beautiful, what fun touches.

      Reply

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